Relationship between blood lead (Pb) concentration with risk of diabetes mellitus in women living in mining area
Novia Luthviatin,
Onny Setiani,
Bagoes Widjarnarko
et al.
Abstract:Diabetes is a global health concern with significant implications for individuals and societies. Diabetes results from a complex interaction between genes and environmental factors, including metal exposure. Lead or plumbum (Pb) is a heavy metal pollutant and is predicted to be associated with the morbidity of diabetes. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between blood Pb level and possible risk factors (body mass index insulin resistance, carbohydrate intake, sugar intake, and physical activi… Show more
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